Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes MacArthurwas an American actress whose career spanned almost 80 years. She eventually garnered the nickname "First Lady of American Theatre" and was one of 12 people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award. Hayes also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor, from President Ronald Reagan in 1986...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth10 October 1900
CountryUnited States of America
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In the last stages of a final illness, we need only the absence of pain and the presence of family.
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At 50, you need to laugh about your age. If you don't, everybody else will do it for you. Happy birthday, old chum!
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There is only one terminal dignity - love.
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Age is not important unless you're a cheese.
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Legends die hard. They survive as truth rarely does.
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In this sometimes turbulent world, the river is a cosmic symbol of durability and destiny; awesome, but steadfast. In this period of deep national concern, I wish everyone could live for a while beside a great river.
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The expert at anything was once a beginner.
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Always aim for achievement, and forget about success.